I have done this before and lost 60 lbs. Gained it all back when I started to eat meat again. Im not doing this to "save the animals" I am just not a big fan of meat and I know I loose a bunch of weight. With me being female and doing this diet are there any vitimans I should be taking? I want to do this as healthy as possible.

mev532

10-22-2010 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by netsirk12
(Post 23688)

I have done this before and lost 60 lbs. Gained it all back when I started to eat meat again. Im not doing this to "save the animals" I am just not a big fan of meat and I know I loose a bunch of weight. With me being female and doing this diet are there any vitimans I should be taking? I want to do this as healthy as possible.

If you are eating lots of fruits and vegetables and some nuts and seeds I think you'll be fine in terms of vitamins and minerals. I would look more at food quality and macro nutrients. What kind of foods are you going to eat? Lots of carbohydrates, especially processed and refined ones, will lead to poorer quality weight loss than diets with higher protein or fat content.

If you stick to less processed, lower carb, or at least lower glycemic index, carbohydrates this probably won't be too much of a problem, but it's something to think about.

netsirk12

10-22-2010 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SaraR74
(Post 23715)

Maybe think about replacing meat with vegetarian meat substitutes made from things like tofu, tempeh, and wheat gluten. Of course make sure to eat a wide variety of different fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to get the nutrition you need.

I'd also suggest you invest in a good vegetarian cookbook (The Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen should be a staple in EVERYONE'S home!!). Also seek out good diet blog to help you with your menu planning.

Sara:)

Thanks. I think the hardest part will be keeping my husband happy and making him meat meals.